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Touch The Untouchable Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 8, 2013

If we want to meet the real needs of real people, we cannot let our traditions and procedures get in the way. Instead, despite tradition, we must touch the untouchable, forgive the unforgivable, and befriend the despicable.

A soldier was wounded in a battle and ordered to the nearest military hospital. Arriving at the entrance, he saw two doors: one marked “For Minor Wounds,” the other “For Serious Wounds.” He entered the first door and walked down a long hallway. At the end of the hall, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Holy, Holy, Holy Is The Lord Almighty"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jul 31, 2011

America and the world are once again faced with Dark Days of uncertainty. Will the US Debt Crisis lead to the collapse of our economic system? Are we on the Road to Armageddon? Will our country be attacked again? Will I lose someone I know? Will the “Mo

Cornerstone Church July 30/31, 2011 “HOLY, HOLY, HOLY IS THE LORD ALMIGHTY!” Isaiah 6:1-8 “During the dark days of World War II, William Temple, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Worry Worry Worry

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 31, 2012

Jesus would tell us worry subtracts. Jesus would tell us seek Him. Jesus would tell us mind your heart.

WORRY, WORRY, WORRY LUKE 12:22-34 INTRODUCTION… www.experienceproject.com I was perusing the internet this week and found experienceproject.com that has an entire section of the website called “I worry too much.” Worry must be one of those universal emotions and conditions that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changing Your World Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 21, 2013

If we want to engage and influence a post-Christian culture which no longer shares our values, we must recognize that God is sovereign, resolve to obey God, and relate to unbelievers with respect.

Just last year (March 21, 2012), the Washington Times carried a story about a 3-million dollar strip club being built next to a retirement home for nuns in Chicago’s western suburbs. “On one side of the fence are women in habits and wimples who have taken vows of poverty, chastity and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Palm Tree Christians

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 1, 2018

This is a fun topical sermon to be used on Palm Sunday. It's a way to have something different to say on Palm Sunday. It takes the characteristics of a Date Palm Tree and applies them to living out the Life of a Christ Follower.

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15 and John 12:12-16 Theme: Palm Sunday Title: Palm Life - Palm Tree Christianity This is a topic sermon used on Palm Sunday - taking the characteristics of the Date Palm Tree and applying them to the Christian Life. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16, Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

The Angels Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 9, 2021

Let your imagination wander. When Mary and Joseph finally had things settled in their mind, the two would have talked endlessly about the angel’s words.The two would have compared notes all the way along their journey to Bethlehem some six months later.

If you want to get in the mood for Christmas, Texas Monthly says you have a lot of choices in Texas. Six hours from here over in Amarillo, there’s the Christmas in the Gardens featuring 300,000 lights strung throughout their Botanical Gardens. Down in College Station, you see Santa, go for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Can't Steal My Joy Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023

Message 8 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

An airline pilot was flying over the Tennessee mountains and pointed out a lake to his copilot. “See that little lake?” he said. “When I was a kid I used to sit in a rowboat down there, fishing. Every time a plane would fly overhead, I’d look up and wish I was flying it. Now I look down and wish I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pouting Prophet And A Gracious God Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

Remember the big idea of Jonah: God is a God of extravagant grace, especially to those who least deserve it!

A Pouting Prophet and a Gracious God - Jonah 4 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-29-19 Jonah 4 Redo If you will turn with me to Jonah four and will begin reading in verse one. When Jonah saw that all the people were fasting and crying out to God, he fell to his knees and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Pray? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

David, the former king of Israel, writes a poem of praise to God. He tells us in verses one through four that God is worthy of our trust and He is worthy of our praise. David praises God for hearing our prayers.

Americans are on edge. Our stock market has taken a tremendous beating over the past two weeks. The Dow Jones Industrial average plunged 513 points on Thursday and gyrated violently on Friday. The recent debt ceiling negotiation of this past Tuesday has caused Standard & Poor to lower the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Disciple Remembers What's Most Important (Memorial Day 2021) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 31, 2021

God calls us to remember what's most important.

Discipleship Matters These Stones (Memorial Day 2021) Joshua 3-4 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 5-30-2021 The Wall Today we remember. We remember the more than 1.1 million men and women who have died in wartime (and 2.8 million wounded and missing) from the Revolutionary War ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Grandparents Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 4, 2021

Godly grandparents have such a powerful impact on the lives of grandchildren that one is not far from the mark to say that the church and the Sunday School, and all other arms of the kingdom of God are supplements to the influence of grandparents.

Among the many things that makes man unique in creation is the presence of, and the influence of, grandparents. F. W. Boreham many years ago pointed out that in the vegetable world, "The bursting buds of spring push off the last lingering leaves of the previous season, and thus decline to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-17

Becoming Gospel-Centric Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 4, 2019

Look at every situation as a gospel opportunity.

Becoming Gospel-Centric Acts 3:1-16 Rev. Brian Bill November 2-3, 2019 Play IDOP video Today we’re giving attention to the persecuted church. Let’s pray the persecuted will… 1. Sense God’s presence (Heb. 13:5) 2. Know the greater body of Christ is praying for them (2 Tim. 1:3) 3. Experience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16, Isaiah 41:13, Psalm 51:12, Luke 10:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - The Man Who Is Equal With God!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 22, 2015

Jesus - The Man Who is Equal With God! (2015) PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Introduction of Father’s Day. (2). Context: Healing of the lame man (vs 1-15) (3). Six Claims of Jesus: #1: "I am equal with God" (vs 19-20) #2: "I am the giver of life" (vs 21 & 26) #3: "I am the final judge" (vs 22-23) #4: "I determine man's destiny" (vs 24) #5: "I ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30

Denomination: Brethren

Be Ready Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 7, 2013

Believers are called to be ready for the: 1) Desired Coming (Luke 17:22-24),the 2) Delayed Coming (Luke 17:25-33), and the 3) Divisive Coming (Luke 17:34–37).

In the 1966 classic cartoon, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, Every who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch who lived just north of Who-ville did NOT! So the cuddly as a cactus Grinch (with termites in his smile and garlic in his soul) tried to wipe out Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:22-37

Denomination: Other

The Significance Of A New Creation-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2016

4 of ? Paul clarified the significance of being a new creation in Christ to the Corinthian church. But what is significant about being a new creation in Christ? A new creation is significant in its New...

The SIGNIFICANCE Of A NEW CREATION-IV—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10 Attention: A town that is failing, must reinvent itself. The people find no significant means of support there. The town usually will court industry from outside. Example: Cleveland, NC—Had 1)Two gas station, one of which went ...read more

Denomination: Baptist